Color Me Mine, the world’s leading pottery-painting studio chain is located in the heart of Lincoln Center at 68th Street and Amsterdam Avenue. Even if part of a franchise system, every Color Me Mine studio is independently owned and operated. The Upper West Side location is a small, minority-woman-owned business. The studio offers a wide range of unpainted ceramic pieces, including plates, mugs, figurines, and more, ready for you to personalize with your artistic touch. We provide the perfect venue to create keepsakes and memories that will last a lifetime!

Part-Time Studio Associate

Location: 177 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10023

Job Type: Part-Time Employee

Overview

Color Me Mine Upper West Side is looking for friendly, reliable, and hardworking Studio Associates to join our team. This is a hands-on role that supports both front-of-house guest experiences and back-of-house studio operations. We're especially interested in candidates who are excited to learn ceramic processing, glazing, and kiln room operations as part of their growth within the studio.

If you enjoy working with people, staying organized, and being part of a creative environment, we'd love to meet you.

About Us

Color Me Mine Upper West Side is a vibrant, welcoming studio where guests of all ages can enjoy the fun of pottery painting. Whether celebrating a special occasion or spending time with family and friends, our customers come to create lasting memories in a creative and supportive environment.

No artistic experience is required to work here—just a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to providing an excellent guest experience.

Responsibilities

Guest Experience & Front-of-House Operations

• Welcome guests and provide exceptional customer service
• Assist customers with pottery painting techniques and studio processes
• Support reservations, walk-in seating, and guest flow
• Host birthday parties, events, and group gatherings
• Promote studio offerings, classes, memberships, and special events
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming studio environment

Ceramic Processing & Back-of-House Operations

• Learn and assist with glazing customer pottery
• Support kiln loading and unloading procedures (training provided)
• Prepare ceramics for customer pickup, including sanding, finishing, and packaging
• Organize completed orders and maintain processing workflows
• Assist with inventory, restocking, and shipment processing
• Help maintain kiln room cleanliness, organization, and safety standards
• Support overall studio operations during busy periods

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, food service, or a similar fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Reliable, organized, and able to work independently
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills
• Comfortable balancing customer-facing responsibilities with operational tasks
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Weekend availability is required, including evenings

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with ceramics, pottery, or kiln operations
• Experience glazing, ceramic processing, or studio production work
• Interest in learning kiln room operations and ceramic finishing processes

Schedule

• Part-time position
• Evening and weekend availability is required
• We are looking for team members who can consistently work 3–4 shifts per week

Compensation & Benefits

• Typical earnings: $19.50–$23.00 per hour, including tip share and base hourly pay
• Additional earning opportunities through parties and events
• Employee discount
• Paid training
• Paid sick time
• 401(k) eligibility after six months

At Color Me Mine, every team member contributes to both the guest experience and the behind-the-scenes work that brings each ceramic piece to life. We value teamwork, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn, and we're excited to help the right candidate develop new skills in both studio operations and ceramic processing.